Tuition and Fees Explained

The following rates apply to Massachusetts residents for day courses; and to all students, regardless of residency, for evening and online courses:

• Total – $228 per credit
• Tuition – $26 per credit
• College Service Fee (CSF) – $178 per credit
• Technology Fee – $24 per credit

Per-Credit Breakdown

Credits	Tuition	CSF	Tech. Fee	Total
1	$26	$178	$24	$228
2	$52	$356	$48	$456
3	$78	$534	$72	$684
4	$104	$712	$96	$912
5	$130	$890	$120	$1,140
6	$156	$1,068	$144	$1,368
7	$182	$1,246	$168	$1,596
8	$208	$1,424	$192	$1,824
9	$234	$1,602	$216	$2,052
10	$260	$1,780	$240	$2,280
11	$286	$1,958	$264	$2,508
12	$312	$2,136	$288	$2,736
13	$338	$2,314	$312	$2,964
14	$364	$2,492	$336	$3,192
15	$390	$2,670	$360	$3,420

Add $228 for each credit over 15.

To qualify, a student must:

1. Be a Massachusetts resident for at least six months prior to the start of a semester, and;
2. Submit a completed residency form to the Registrar's office. Students who do not submit a residency form will be assessed out-of-state rates.
3. Effective July 1, 2023, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts created a new, additional pathway and expanded access to the in-state tuition rate, as well as to state financial aid (See Section II below) by allowing all students, including some non-U.S. citizens, who have attended high school in the Commonwealth for at least three years, earned a diploma or the equivalent (a GED/HiSet) in the Commonwealth, and have met other documentation requirements (listed below) to be eligible to pay the in-state tuition rate at public institutions of higher education. M.G.L. c. 15A, section 9, as amended by Section 11 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023 (hereinafter the "High School Completers" Tuition Equity Law). While any individual may seek to be classified with "High School Completer" status under the Tuition Equity Law, in effect the Tuition Equity law has expanded access to in-state tuition rates to undocumented students, subject to the eligibility criteria and implementation procedures set forth below. Information regarding this law and its implementation will be provide and updated at www.mass.edu.
   
   Tuition Equity Form and Affidavit Final (PDF)

The following rates apply to New England (other than Massachusetts) and New York residents for day courses:

• Total – $241 per credit
• Tuition – $39 per credit
• College Service Fee – $178 per credit
• Technology Fee – $24 per credit

Credits	Tuition	CSF	Tech. Fee	Total
1	$39	$178	$24	$241
2	$78	$356	$48	$482
3	$117	$534	$72	$723
4	$156	$712	$96	$964
5	$195	$890	$120	$1,205
6	$234	$1,068	$114	$1,446
7	$273	$1,246	$168	$1,687
8	$312	$1,424	$192	$1,928
9	$351	$1,602	$216	$2,169
10	$390	$1,780	$240	$2,410
11	$429	$1,958	$264	$2,651
12	$468	$2,136	$288	$2,892
13	$507	$2,314	$312	$3,133
14	$546	$2,492	$336	$3,374
15	$585	$2,670	$360	$3,615
Add $236 for each credit over 15.

The following rates apply to international students and all other out-of-state residents for day courses:

• Total – $462 per credit
• Tuition – $260 per credit
• College Service Fee – $178 per credit
• Technology Fee – $24 per credit

Credits	Tuition	CSF	Tech. Fee	Total
1	$260	$178	$24	$462
2	$520	$356	$48	$924
3	$780	$534	$72	$1,386
4	$1,040	$712	$96	$1,848
5	$1,300	$890	$120	$2,310
6	$1,560	$1,068	$144	$2,772
7	$1,820	$1,246	$168	$3,234
8	$2,080	$1,424	$192	$3,696
9	$2,340	$1,602	$216	$4,158
10	$2,600	$1,780	$240	$4,620
11	$2,860	$1,958	$264	$5,082
12	$3,120	$2,136	$288	$5,544
13	$3,380	$2,314	$312	$6,006
14	$3,640	$2,492	$336	$6,468
15	$3,900	$2,670	$360	$6,930
Add $462 for each credit over 15.

Senior citizens who are Massachusetts residents, 60 years of age or older, and who register for courses on a space available basis are eligible for a waiver of tuition and a reduction in fees.

Qualified seniors who are non-degree students are issued a "space available" tuition waiver. Space available means that there is a sufficient paid enrollment to meet minimum class-size requirements, but the course is not full. Space available registration generally begins about two weeks before the start of each semester. Specific registration dates and fee amounts are announced in the semester registration schedule.

Seniors can choose to take courses either for credit or on an audit basis. For more info, see Workforce Development and Community Education.

Application forms for the tuition waiver are available in the Registrar's Office

Completed forms should be submitted along with proof of age, e.g., driver's license. If qualified, the Registrar's Office will issue a tuition waiver certificate good for one academic year at a time.

The College accepts cash, checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA credit cards. E-check and credit payments can be made online through students’ MyBCC Self-Service account. There is a 2.5% service fee charged on all credit card payments.

Payment plans are available to qualified students to enable them to pay tuition and fees in 3, 4, or 5 monthly payments. A $30 non-refundable fee is added to the student’s bill.

Program Name	Cost
Nursing (Associate Degree)	$300 per semester
Practical Nursing	$100 per semester
Physical Therapy Assistant	$250 per semester
Respiratory Care	$125 per semester
Massage Therapy	$150 per semester
*Note: Fees may change without notice.

$3,461 for Fall 2023 and is charged to students enrolled in 9 or more credits in a degree or certificate program ($2,309 /Spring 2024 only). This charge can be waived upon proof of other health insurance coverage submitted at gallagherstudent.com/berkshire.

Please visit the MyBCC Portal and log in with your MyBCC account info (this is your s# with a lower case "s" - if you have trouble with this, please call the Digital Commons 413-236-2165). Once logged-in, find the "Student Finance" tile and click on "Student Finance Overview." If you do not see the "Student Finance" tile when you login, scroll down to the blue "+Discover More" button and click it. From there you can scroll or search to find the "Student Finance" tile. On the right hand side of the screen under Helpful Links where there are 2 links you will need to complete.Click on the Required Response Form and fill that out. Once that is complete, please return to the helpful links section and click on the Student Health Insurance link which will bring you to the Gallagher website where you will need to create an account.

1. Click the Student Health Insurance link
2. Go to the Profile section and Login/Sign Up. **Every student will need to create a new account, then you will be able to use the Login button. You will need your Student ID # (do not use the "s0") and your Student Email (firstname_lastname@student.berkshirecc.edu) to sign up**
3. Once you are logged in, scroll down to the Plan Summary section and select the waive button.
4. Fill out all the required information gathered from your insurance card and submit your waiver.

It's peak season and Gallagher Student Health is experiencing heavy traffic to their website, therefore you may experience intermittent latency. They are continuing to work on improving this situation. Please look for confirmation that your waiver submission completes or try again. Our non-peak times are 11PM EST/8PM PST – 7AM EST/3AM PST.

Questions? Contact Gallagher Student Health toll-free at 1-877-306-2062, or visit the website and click Help Center located under the Resources section.

All day students are automatically charged a $9 contribution each semester to the Massachusetts Public Interest Issues Research Group (MASSPIRG).

Students who wish to waive the fee can do so at https://www.berkshirecc.edu/srf

Depending on the needs and circumstances of each student, the following fees may apply:

Fee	Fee Amount*
Challenge Exam	$30 per credit
Clinical Makeup	$50 per makeup
Convenience Fee for Credit Card Payments	2.50%
Late Payment/Reinstatement	$100 per semester
Life Experience	$30 per credit
Payment Plan Application Fee	$30 (non-refundable)
Registration	$40 per term
Returned Check	$20 per check
Science Lab Fee	$30 per course per term
Stop Payment Fee/Lost Check	$30 per check
Student Activity Fee	$30 per semester (charged to Day Students only)
Transcript	$5 per electronic copy; $6 per paper copy (additional $4 for same-day service)
*Fees may change without notice.